Notable Documents

Rules of the Senate

The Senate conducts legislative business procedures as stated in the
Rules of the Senate and Joint Rules of the Senate and House of
Representatives. The Secretary of the Senate ensures parliamentary
procedures are followed. To learn more, visit Frequently Asked
Questions About the Minnesota Legislature, search the FAQ database for
rules or visit the topic
Procedures (Parliamentary).

89th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 129 on Monday, April 13, 2015, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 89th Legislative Session (2015-2016).

89th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 88th Legislative Session (2013-2014), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 89th Legislative Session (2015-2016) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 89th session.

88th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 60 on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 88th Legislative Session (2013-2014).

88th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 87th Legislative Session (2011-2012), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 88th Legislative Session (2013-2014) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 88th session.

87th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 47 on Thursday, March 3, 2011, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 87th Legislative Session (2011-2012).

87th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 86th Legislative Session (2009-2010), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 87th Legislative Session (2011-2012) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 87th session.

86th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 85th Legislative Session (2007-2008), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 86th Legislative Session (2009-2010) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 86th session.

85th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 32 on February 1, 2007, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 85th Legislative Session (2007-2008).

85th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Wednesday, January 3, 2007, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 84th Legislative Session (2005-2006), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 85th Legislative Session (2007-2008) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 85th session.

84th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 45 on March 3, 2005, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 84th Legislative Session (2005-2006).

84th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Tuesday, January 4, 2005, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 84th Legislative Session (2005-2006) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 84th session.

83rd Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 59, on March 4, 2004, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004).

83rd Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 4, on Thursday, January 9, 2003, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 83rd session. Senate Resolution No. 67, adopted April 16, 2003, amended Rule 45 (comparison and substitution of bills).

82nd Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 71, on March 5, 2001, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002).

82nd Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Wednesday, January 3, 2001, the Temporary Senate Rules for the 81st Legislative Session (1999- 2000), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 82nd session.

81st Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 2 on Tuesday, January 5, 1999, the Permanent Senate Rules for the 80th Legislative Session (1997- 98) were adopted as the Temporary Senate Rules for the 81st Legislative Session (1999- 2000) until the adoption of permanent rules for the 81st session.

80th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 25, on March 3, 1997, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 80th Legislative Session (1997-1998).

78th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 34 on May 3, 1993, Journal page 3440, the Temporary Senate Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Senate Rules for the 78th Legislative Session (1993-1994). A report of the Committee on Rules and Administration, adopted by the Senate March 2, 1994, Journal page 6291, amended Rule 71 (privilege of reporters).

88th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1 by the Senate on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, and by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, the Temporary Joint Rules for the 88th Legislative Session (2013-2014) were adopted as the Temporary Joint Rules for the 89th Legislative Session (2015-2016), to be effective until the adoption of Permanent Joint Rules by the Senate and House of Representatives.

2013-2014 Temporary Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives

88th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1 by the Senate on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, and by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 8 , 2013, the Temporary Joint Rules for the 87th Legislative Session (2011-2012) were adopted as the Temporary Joint Rules for the 88th Legislative Session (2013-2014), to be effective until the adoption of Permanent Joint Rules by the Senate and House of Representatives.

2011-2012 Temporary Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives

87th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1 by the Senate on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, and by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 4 , 2011, the Temporary Joint Rules for the 86th Legislative Session (2009-2010) were adopted as the Temporary Joint Rules for the 87th Legislative Session (2011-2012), to be effective until the adoption of Permanent Joint Rules by the Senate and House of Representatives.

2009-2010 Permanent Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives

86th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6 by the Senate on Monday, April 6, 2009, as amended by the House of Representatives on Thursday, April 2, 2009, the Temporary Joint Rules, as amended, were adopted as the Permanent Joint Rules for the 86th Legislative Session (2009-2010).

2009-2010 Temporary Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives

86th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1 by the Senate on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, and by the House of Representatives on Monday, January 12, 2009, the Temporary Joint Rules for the 85th Legislative Session (2007-2008) were adopted as the Temporary Joint Rules for the 86th Legislative Session (2009-2010), to be effective until the adoption of Permanent Joint Rules by the Senate and House of Representatives.

2007-2008 Temporary Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives

85th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1 by the Senate on Wednesday, January 3, 2007, and by the House of Representatives on Monday, January 8, 2007, the Temporary Joint Rules for the 84th Legislative Session (2005-2006) were adopted as the Temporary Joint Rules for the 85th Legislative Session (2007-2008), to be effective until the adoption of Permanent Joint Rules by the Senate and House of Representatives.

2005-2006 Temporary Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives

84th Legislative Session - Upon the adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1 by the Senate on Thursday, February 17, 2005, the by the House of Representatives on Monday, January 8, 2007, the Temporary Joint Rules for the 83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004), as amended, were adopted as the Temporary Joint Rules for the 84th Legislative Session (2005-2006), to be effective until the adoption of Permanent Joint Rules by the Senate and House of Representatives.